East China Zinc Ingot Market Slows as Traders Halt Operations Before Chinese New Year

Published: Feb 11, 2026 11:53

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[SMM East China Zinc Ingot Spot Market] Entering the last trading week before the Chinese New Year, most downstream enterprises were on holiday. Coupled with tight logistics ahead of the holiday, zinc ingot traders in the east China market gradually suspended operations this week, showing a weak willingness to sell. Trading activity in the market remained sluggish recently.

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